Detective Comics #851

Detective Comics #851 features "Last Days of Gotham, Part 1 of 2," a segment of the "Batman: Last Rites" storyline. Written by Dennis O'Neil, this issue delves into Gotham City's reaction following a significant tragedy involving Batman. The story introduces Millicent Mayne, an actress dubbed "The Face of Gotham," who develops a mysterious connection to the city's emotional state after an earthquake. A vengeful character named Gracchus, influenced by Two-Face, targets Mayne. Nightwing also appears in this issue, which is notable for Millicent Mayne's first appearance.